TechWeek, 04-dec-2009

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Central Ohio VMWare Users Group meeting
When: Tuesday 08-Dec-2009 9:00 AM
Where: Platform Lab
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Grow Your Business in the City of Gahanna
When: Tuesday 08-Dec-2009 5:30 PM
Where: Creekside Conference & Event Center
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Columbus IBA Members Meeting-Customer Service
When: Wednesday 09-Dec-2009 7:00 PM
Where: TechColumbus
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Dublin IBA Members Meeting-Customer Service
When: Thursday 10-Dec-2009 7:00 AM
Where: The Dublin Entrepreneurial Center (DEC)
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Leaders Luncheon with Nancy Flynn: E-Policy - How to Communicate Online Without Getting Sued, Fired, or Publicly Humiliated
When: Friday 11-Dec-2009 11:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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Understanding Business Investment Opportunities-CPE credits for CPAs
When: Friday 11-Dec-2009 2:30 PM
Where: TechColumbus
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SCID Workshop
When: Monday 14-Dec-2009 8:00 AM
Where: CETE/OSU
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Third Frontier RFP Readiness Workshop
When: Tuesday 15-Dec-2009 11:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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Post-Recession Recovery: Position Your Business for Post–Recession Success
When: Tuesday 15-Dec-2009 8:30 AM
Where: Dublin Entrepreneurial Center
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Breakfast Briefing: Demystifying Cloud Computing
When: Thursday 17-Dec-2009 8:00 AM
Where: OSU - The Fawcett Center
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Networking Event at TechSkills
When: Thursday 17-Dec-2009 9:00 AM
Where: TechSkills Columbus Campus
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Business Breakfast: Don’t Just Count Your Beans – Grow Them!
When: Friday 18-Dec-2009 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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Fidelity Voice and Data Lunch and Learn
When: Thursday 14-Jan-2010 11:00 AM
Where: The Conference Center at NorthPoint
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2009 TechColumbus Innovation Awards
When: Thursday 04-Feb-2010 5:30 PM
Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center
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Spotlight
State Legislators Call for Renewal of Ohio Third Frontier

State representatives Jay Goyal, D-Mansfield and Sandra Williams, D-Cleveland, announced they plan to co-sponsor a joint resolution to seek voter approval for $1 billion in bonds over five years to support the continuation of the Ohio Third Frontier program, the economic development initiataive launched in 2002 aimed at helping Ohio develop an innovation-driven, high-tech economy.   “Ohio’s future economic prosperity depends on our ability to shift from traditional manufacturing industries to the high-growth, technology-intensive industries of tomorrow,” says Goy [Read More]


Tech News
IT Hiring Projections for Q1 2010 Show Signs of Recovery

In its IT Hiring Index and Skills Report for first quarter 2010, Robert Half Technology projects short-term gains in IT hiring.  The report shows seven percent of technology executives say they anticipate adding IT workers in the first quarter.  This compared to 89 percent who say they will maintain current staffing levels, while four percent say they plan workforce reductions in the new year.  [Read More]

National Group Points to Ohio State for Best Medical Care

The Ohio State University Hospital and the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at Ohio State University are among the safest and most effective hospitals in the country, according to the Leapfrog Group, a national quality improvement organization [Read More]

GEM Report Highlights the Resilience and Changing Face of Entrepreneurs

Some interesting trends emerged from this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) National Entrepreneurial Assessment for the US, an annual report produced by Babson College and Baruch College.  For one thing, the demographics of US entrepreneurs are shifting.  [Read More]

Central Ohio Businesses Receive State Grants to Fund Expansion and Create Jobs

The Ohio Department of Development announced approval of more than $3.25 million in economic development grants to support business growth and expansion that is expected to create 406 new jobs and retain more than 1,200 positions statewide. In Central Ohio, Telamon, an Indiana-based provider of materials management and other services for the communications industry, has been awarded a $25,000 Rapid Outreach Grant to fund their expansion of operations in Columbus.  The $195,000 expansion is expected to create 38 jobs.   [Read More]

Women Business Innovators Having Significant Impact on Digital Media

The Silicon Daily Insider published a list of the 12 Most Powerful Women in Digital Media.  The stories and accomplishments of these business professionals are inspiring and they show that women can have a significant impact in today’s digital world.  The list includes a number of distinguished women including:   [Read More]

YouTube Video Provides Inspiration for the Entrepreneur

As part of a viral marketing initiative, Grasshopper.com, a “virtual switchboard” service targeted at entrepreneurs, produced an inspirational video about entrepreneurism and its place in our nation’s history and what it can mean for our future.    See the video   [Read More]

Platform Lab Announces December Tech Events

Platform Lab hosts a variety of events and activities for the Central Ohio tech community. The December line up has recently been announced and can be viewed on the Lab’s Web site. [Read More]

Member News
Data Breach: Three Questions Every CIO Needs to Answer

  Interhack releases Incident Handling: When the Breach Occurs for chief information officers. It's not a matter of if but when a breach occurs. Prepared CIOs will know the answer to three smart questions before the data loss.   Download the article and also learn  [Read More]

Skyline Exhibits Hosts Lunch and Learn Series

Skyline Exibits is hosting an Exhibitor Exchange Seminar on December 10th from 11:30am to 1:00pm for a new lunch & learn series. The open forum seminar brings new and experienced exhibitors together with a panel of trade show experts to exchange knowledge and ideas on a wide variety of trade show marketing topics.  [Read More]

Member News
Senior Business Analyst

TechColumbus is seeking a full-time business analyst.  The position will focus on funding-related functions currently performed by the VP of Venture Development, the Senior Director of Funds Management, and the Ohio TechAngels (OTA) Director, resulting in enhanced venture development work, higher value assistance to portfolio companies, and a more streamlined, efficient funds management process. [Read More]

Technical Sales Manager

Syscom Advanced Materials, Inc. Syscom Advanced Materials, Inc. was founded in 2005 to develop, manufacture and market high performance conductive fibers using state of the art processes, including nanotechnology. In February, 2008 Syscom launched its initial product, AmberStrand® fiber, which is now being used successfully in aerospace and other growing markets ( commercial and defense ). Syscom is now in the process of targeting new markets and applications and expanding its product base. [Read More]

Software Developer

Established commercial software development company is seeking a mid-level software developer to join their team in support of their client-server suite of products.  This position is based in Columbus, Ohio. Requirements include: [Read More]

Technologies Director

 Under direction, is responsible for organizing, planning, directing, and controlling all of the Authority’s electronic functions, including systems and programming, computer operations, phone operations, and related vendor relationships.   Establishes, implements, and administers technology policies and procedures.  Acts as senior manager over all hardware, software, and equipment purchases and maintenance. [Read More]

Account Manager

Seeking an experienced account manager specializing in business-to-business strategic communications to implement integrated campaigns for multiple clients. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, passionate and relationship-oriented. Prior experience should include media relations, strong copywriting capabilities, marketing communications, and management of client relationships. Experience with new media and technology industry a plus. To Apply: Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to info@marketing-works.net [Read More]

Developer/Programmer Analyst

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Developer/Programmer Analyst. This position focuses on maintaining, enhancing, and growing our production applications to meet business needs. Core responsibilities will include [Read More]

Vice President, Information Services

This role will provide leadership and management of the information services team and function while serving as a business liaison to other functional areas of the company. Key accountabilities include: [Read More]

Network Administrator

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Network Administrator. Responsibilities include: [Read More]

Senior Network Engineer at eSolutech in Columbus, Ohio needed ASAP. Please apply at eSolutech.com or http://is.gd/4VT6E

For a 5000+ node network with state of the art technologies in the WAN, LAN, DMZ, and Backbone areas. Position is full time (40 hours per week) with the network design and support team within the IT Department. Successful candidate should have excellent communication and team work attitude, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical design and implementation. A total minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with current Cisco devices in the market is required. Mandatory Skills Requirements: [Read More]

Software Sales & Marketing

Our client is an aspiring software development company located in Columbus, Ohio. They are a spinoff of another business and are looking to build their own sales/marketing team for their product.  Multiple sales and marketing positions at various skill levels are available. [Read More]



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